Auction Etiquette

[coldslaw]

Originally Posted by Nerrp [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

"firm" implies no haggling. If you don't say "firm" then you'd be a fool to give asking price.

I'm going to offer less than your asking on any item in any situation even if it's already cheap. Why on earth would I not? Unless the word "firm" was evoked, then I wont. Simple.

This.

If you want 2k, then say 2.25k or 2.5k. No need to be a twat about it.

[Nixtar]

So much srsnss over auctioning.

If someone lowballs you, just say "no, 2k firm", and that's that. Some people genuinely do not know you are putting down a low price to begin with. Then there players in EC who think they're giving you a good deal when in reality it is overpriced AF.

I mean, I took a break for 2 months and the prices had changed drastically, and sometimes the wiki is waaaaaaaay off as well.

[Pokesan]

being rude in EC is harmless fun and I fully support it.

[Bill Tetley]

Nah, people that try to shave 200p off an item that is already cut drastically in cost will not get a reply from me.

[Troxx]

Originally Posted by Bill Tetley [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nah, people that try to shave 200p off an item that is already cut drastically in cost will not get a reply from me.

That's not how EC works. Haggling is classic. Prices are not set in stone. The item is worth whatever the demand dictates, and a 4K item is only worth 4K if people will pay it. Haggling on items at the individual buyer/seller level is ultimately what drives prices up/down globally over time.

No point in being a dick. If you've got a set minimum that's firm just state it and be done with it.

When I sell things far under market price I make sure the buyer knows the average price as well.

Pro tip: try auctioning your items without a price in the auction line. Interested parties will contact you and you can easily go from there.

Guy asks you how much? Say honestly that average price is 4k and I'm selling it at 2k and not a penny less. Or, if you want a certain sum, start a bit higher and let them either pay your marked up price or let them talk you down to your real price and let them feel like they did a good job saving some money.

Sorry, but haggling is what happens in EC.

No need to be an ornery bitch.

[Bill Tetley]

Originally Posted by Troxx [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That's not how EC works. Haggling is classic. Prices are not set in stone. The item is worth whatever the demand dictates, and a 4K item is only worth 4K if people will pay it. Haggling on items at the individual buyer/seller level is ultimately what drives prices up/down globally over time.

No point in being a dick. If you've got a set minimum that's firm just state it and be done with it.

When I sell things far under market price I make sure the buyer knows the average price as well.

Pro tip: try auctioning your items without a price in the auction line. Interested parties will contact you and you can easily go from there.

Guy asks you how much? Say honestly that average price is 4k and I'm selling it at 2k and not a penny less. Or, if you want a certain sum, start a bit higher and let them either pay your marked up price or let them talk you down to your real price and let them feel like they did a good job saving some money.

Sorry, but haggling is what happens in EC.

No need to be an ornery bitch.

Nah... no time for that crap. Tired of people trying to save 50p on a 4k item. Been trading on this server for just about 5yrs. I've had enough with haggling. I tend to sell low and buy high just to get on with what I really want to do.

[Nerrp]

Originally Posted by Bill Tetley [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nah... no time for that crap. Tired of people trying to save 50p on a 4k item. Been trading on this server for just about 5yrs. I've had enough with haggling. I tend to sell low and buy high just to get on with what I really want to do.

"sell low buy high" - but you're not willing to let a 4000p item go for 3950p?

>:/

use the word "firm" - or expect to get offers lower than asking.

[Bill Tetley]

Originally Posted by Nerrp [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

"sell low buy high" - but you're not willing to let a 4000p item go for 3950p?

>:/

use the word "firm" - or expect to get offers lower than asking.

Did you not read the other posts? I sell the 4k item for 2k... when I'm offered 1950p that's what problem is.

Enough with suggesting firm lol I do that! I've played the trade game on this server for a looong time. I appreciate all your suggestions but you're missing the point.

[Daywolf]

Originally Posted by Bill Tetley [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nah... no time for that crap. Tired of people trying to save 50p on a 4k item. Been trading on this server for just about 5yrs. I've had enough with haggling. I tend to sell low and buy high just to get on with what I really want to do.

Well then you are not forward thinking. You have all this product just rotting on the shelves while there are buyers out there for the taking. Time to open a chain? Then you'll maximize your profits. just don't let them form some stinking union on you [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Bill Tetley]

Originally Posted by Daywolf [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well then you are not forward thinking. You have all this product just rotting on the shelves while there are buyers out there for the taking. Time to open a chain? Then you'll maximize your profits. just don't let them form some stinking union on you [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Oh my shelves empty as quickly as something gets on it hehe